Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Richard Ratcliffe
ca. 1750-1825
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2022
1. Richard Ratcliffe Marker
Inscription.
Richard Ratcliffe. ca. 1750-1825. "Richard Ratcliffe was a prominent area businessman and public spirited property owner. Through his efforts, the City of Fairfax, then known as the Town of Providence, began to grow and prosper in the late 18th century. In 1799, Mr. Ratcliffe sold four acres of property for one dollar to construct the Fairfax County Courthouse which became the keystone of further development of Fairfax City. Because of Richard Ratcliffe's interest in promoting the settlement of the area, this park is named in his honor."
"Richard Ratcliffe was a prominent area businessman and public spirited property owner. Through his efforts, the City of Fairfax, then known as the Town of Providence, began to grow and prosper in the late 18th century. In 1799, Mr. Ratcliffe sold four acres of property for one dollar to construct the Fairfax County Courthouse which became the keystone of further development of Fairfax City. Because of Richard Ratcliffe's interest in promoting the settlement of the area, this park is named in his honor."
Location. 38° 50.557′ N, 77° 17.976′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Sager Avenue and Locust Street when traveling west on Sager Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10301 Sager Ave, Fairfax VA 22030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harold's Court (a few steps from this marker); Fairfax (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Fairfax Elementary School (about 800 feet away); Draper House (approx. 0.3
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 6, 2022
2. Richard Ratcliffe Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
